Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant Job in San Antonio 78249, Texas US
Opening available for Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant
Solo practitioner in a corporation/company setting has opening for a Legal Secretary/Assistant. Long time 8+ year assistant is moving out of state in June and will continue to perform some duties via telecommuting. Position is for a full time person in San Antonio to work directly with partner and existing staff. Opening is available now and would prefer to fill as soon as possible to provide time to transition. Practice is 50% heavy litigation (primarily personal injury defense/corporate defense) and 50% general counsel type work.
GENERAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:
* Must type 70+ WPM
*Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook Calendar
*Working Knowledge of Trial Director a plus
*Must be able to multi task and handle very active docket and calendar
*Attention to details a must
*Excellent attitude required
*Self starter and able to work without supervision
LITIGATION SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
*Knowledge of all phases of litigation
*Able to prepare discovery to be propounded, and draft initial responses and objections to discovery received
*Maintain accurate calendar
*Schedule, notice and prepare materials for Depositions and Motions
*prepare for trials (some travel may be necessary)
GENERAL COUNSEL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
Must have experience in or be willing to learn the following:
*Real Estate
*Contract review
*Regulatory compliance
*Corporate meetings, minutes and formalities
Since this is a one lawyer operation, the position also includes all aspects of running a law office (answering phones, mail, faxing, maintaining and ordering supplies, paying bills, etc).